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May 01, 2009

Cost-Effective Patent Strategies Workshop

Law Seminars International (LSI) will be holding a one-day workshop on Using Cost-Effective Patent Strategies on July 15, 2009 in Seattle, WA. During the workshop, LSI's faculty will offer presentations on the following topics:

• Value of patents under recent law: Planning procurement in light of a changing landscape;• If not filing patents: Using trade secret protection as a cost-saving measure;• Managing costs of patent procurement and enforcement defense;• Building a more profitable portfolio: Tips for more effective and efficient patent procurement;• Managing legal costs in patent transactions;• Enforcing patents efficiently: Getting the money without going to court;• Defending patent infringement suits efficiently: Winning early; and• Dealing with trolls: Best approaches under recent case law.

The agenda for the workshop can be found here. A complete brochure for this workshop, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

The registration fee is $447.50 for students and new employees, $695 for government employees, and $895 for all other attendees. Those interested in registering for the workshop can do so here, by calling 1-800-854-8009, or by faxing a registration form to 1-206-567-5058.